Hungary fuel prices face first major test as oil climbs and government rules out costly cap
Hungary fuel prices are heading towards their first serious test since the government scrapped the protected-price system earlier this summer. With global oil prices climbing again, Prime Minister Péter Magyar says his government is preparing targeted help for motorists – but this time, it wants a solution that does not create shortages or cost taxpayers tens of billions of forints every month.
Global oil markets have turned sharply higher again amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran and fears over supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude climbed above USD 96 a barrel on Saturday, putting renewed pressure on fuel prices across Europe.
That creates an uncomfortable economic and political test for the Hungarian government: what happens when fuel becomes substantially more expensive, but simply fixing the retail price is no longer considered a sustainable answer?
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Hungary fuel prices face major test – price cap ruled out
Rising oil prices put Hungary’s fuel policy under pressure as the government rules out another price cap.
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